GMC SIERRA 1995 Owners Manual

Headlamps-On Reminder
A buzzer will sound when your hedamps are turned on and your ignition
is
in OFF, LOCK or ACC. If you need to use your headlamps when the
ignition switch is
in OFF, LOCK or ACC, the buzzer can be turned off by
turning the thumb wheel next to the park/headlamp switch all the way
down.
Fog Lamps
The fog lamp switch is on the lower edge of your instrument panel.
Press the top, ribbed part
of the switch to turn the thg lamps on, and press
the bottom of the switch to
turn them off. A light will glow in the switch
when the
fog lamps are on.
Remember, fog lamps alone will not give off as much light as your
headlalnps.
Never
use your fog lamps in the dark without turning on your headlamps.
Fog
lamps will go off whenever your high beam headlamps come on. When
the high
beams go off. the fog lamps will come on again.
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Daytime nunning Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
If your vehicle was
first sold. when new,
in Canada, you will
have this light on the
instrument panel.
It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps are on.
When
it begins to get dark, the DRL indicator light is a reminder to turn on
your headlanlps.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpfL11
in many different
driving conditions. but they
can be especially hclpful in the short periods
after dawn and before sunset.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the
regular headlamp system when
you need it.
The DRL system will make your high-beam headlamps come on at a
reduced brightness when:
The ignition is on,
The headlamp switch is off, and
The parking brake is released.
When the
DRL are on, only your high-beam headlamps will be on. The
taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won‘t be on. Your instrument panel
won’t be
lit up either.
When
it begins to get dark, your DRL indicator light is a reminder to turn
your headlamp switch on. The other lamps that come on with your
headlamps
will also come on.
When you
turn the headlamp switch off, the regular lamps will go off, and
your high-beam headlamps will change
to the reduced brightness of DRL.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. The DRL will
stay off until you release the parking brake.
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Dome Lamps
The dome lamps will come on when you open the doors.
you can also turn the dome lamps on by rotating the thumb wheel. located
next
to the park/headlamp switch knob, all the way up to the second notch.
In this position, the dome lamps
will remain on whether the doors are
opened
or closed.
You can use the dome lamp switch button, located below the park/he\
adlamp
switch knob,
to set the dome lamps to come on automatically whcn the doors
are open, or remain OR. To turn the lamps off. press the switch button once.
With the switch button
in this position, the dome lamps will remain off when
the
doors are open. To return the lamps to automatic operation. press the switch
button again and return
it to the '*oui" position. With the switch button in this
position. the dome lamps will come on when you open the doors.
Reading Lamps
~ The lamps can be
adjusted to point in
the direction you
want.
Press the button again
to turn the lamp off.
If your vehicle has an
overhead console
with
reading lamps, press
the button next to the
lamp to
turn the lamp
on.
The lamps can be
adjusted
to point in
thi direction you
wall
t .
Press the button again
to
turn the lamp off.
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Cargo Lamp
If you have a cargo lamp, you can use it to light the cargo area of your
vehicle.
Press the top, ribbed
part of the switch
to
turn the cargo lamp
on,
and press the
bottom
of the switch
to turn it off.
The dome
lamp switch must be on, or one of the doors open, for the cargo
lamp to work.
Underhood Reel Lamp
If you have an
underhood reel lamp,
it is located inside the
engine compartment
on the passenger side
fender.
You can use it
as a flashlight.
To use the lamp, pull up on the lever and pull the lamp out. The cord will
unreel as you pull the lamp.
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When you are done
using the
lamp, reel
the cord back into the
housing by turning the
handle.
Then, slide the lamp into the holder. Press PUSH on the lever to hook the
lamp
into the holder.
Mirrors
lnside Mirror
Push or pull the tab
under
the mirror to
reduce glare from
headlamps behind
you
after dark.
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Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass (Option)
Your vehicle may have an optional electrochromic inside rearview mirror.
An electrochromic inside rearview mirror, when
on, automatically dims to
the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark.
The mirror also includes an eight point compass display in the upper right
corner
of the mirror face. When on, the compass automatically calibrates as
the vehicle is driven.
To use the electrochromic mirror only, move the switch at the bottom of the
mirror to the
M position. To use the electrochromic mirror as well as the
compass, move the switch to the
C/M position. To turn both features off,
move the switch to the OFF position.
Compass Operation
When the ignition is on and the mirror switch is in the C/M position, the
compass display
will show two character boxes for approximately two
seconds.
If, after two seconds, the display does not show a compass heading
(“N” for North, for example), there may be strong magnetic field interfering
with the compass. Such interference may include magnetic antenna mounts,
a magnetic note pad holder, or a similar magnetic item. If removing these
items does not correct the condition, see your
GM dealer for assistance.
When cleaning
the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened
with glass cleaner.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that
may cause liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
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Compass Variance
Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it
will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for cornpass
variance. Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic
North and true geographic North. If not adjusted to account for compass
variance, your compass could give false readings.
To adjust for compass variance:
1. Press and hold the CAL switch, located at the bottom of the mirror
housing, for five seconds
until a zone number appears in the display.
2. Find your current location and variance zone number on the following
zone map.
3. Press and hold the CAL switch until the new zone number appears in
the display. After you release the switch, the display will show a
compass direction within a few seconds.
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Ouiside Mirrors
F
Adjust your outside
mirrors
so you can
just see the side
of
your vehicle, and have
a clear view
of objects
behind
you. Some
mirrors can be folded
in to enter narrow
doorways.
Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors
If you have electric mirrors. they can be adjusted to point where you want
from inside the vehicle.
Select the mirror
you
want to move by
moving the center
of
the switch, located on
the driver’s door
armrest, to
R (right) or
L (left).
Then, adjust the mirror angle
by pressing the outer arrows on the switch
until the mirror is adjusted where you want
it.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror may be convex.
A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s
seat.
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A CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look
farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the
right lane, you could hit a vehicle
on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing
lanes.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them
out to help block glare at the front and side windows.
Your visor may have a
mirror on it.
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Cigarette Lighter/Ashtrays
The front ashtray is
located at the bottom
of the instrument
panel. Pull on the
bottom
of the ashtray
door to open it.
Some visors have
mirrors with
lights. If
the mirror has lights,
they will come on
when you lift the
mirror cover.
NOTICE:
If you store paper or other things that burn in your ashtrays,
they could be set on fire by cigarettes or other smoking
materials. That could cause a fire and possibly damage your vehicle.
Do not store papers and other things that burn in your
ashtrays
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way, and let go. When it’s
ready,
it will pop back by itself.
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